Padmapuram Grama Panchayat, Araku Valley
Padmapuram is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Araku Valley Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Padmapuram Grama Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Padmapuram, Ranajilleda, and Yandapallivalasa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Padmapuram Grama Panchayat
Padmapuram Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Padmapuram |
| 2 | Ranajilleda |
| 3 | Yandapallivalasa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Padmapuram Grama Panchayat
Padmapuram Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Padmapuram Grama Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Araku Valley Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padmapuram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padmapuram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Padmapuram Grama Panchayat
Where is Padmapuram Grama Panchayat located?
Padmapuram Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Araku Valley Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Padmapuram Grama Panchayat?
3 villages come under Padmapuram Grama Panchayat: Padmapuram, Ranajilleda, and Yandapallivalasa.
Which Mandal Parishad does Padmapuram Grama Panchayat come under?
Padmapuram Grama Panchayat comes under Araku Valley Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Padmapuram Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padmapuram Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Padmapuram Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Araku Valley Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Padmapuram Grama Panchayat?
Padmapuram Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Padmapuram Grama Panchayat do?
Padmapuram Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.